Workshops
Discover new ways to connect with and care for your little one and yourself with guidance from our knowledgeable educators.
Current Workshops Available
INFANT CPR & FIRST AID
Be prepared! This is an informational CPR and First Aid Workshop centered around infant and child safety. Using lecture, videos, and hands-on practice, you will learn how to respond confidently in emergency situations from birth to adulthood.
Every Month. Saturday or Sunday, 11am- 1pm
BREASTFEEDING 101
Body feeding comes with A LOT of new changes and challenges. Presented by a certified lactation consultant, our Breastfeeding 101 Workshop, teaches anatomy, tools, tricks and techniques to welcome the process of feeding your new little one through the fourth trimester.
Every other month, Saturday or Sunday, 3pm to 6pm. Private consult available, see Breastfeeding page.
NEWBORN CARE
In Settling in with Baby, you’ll learn to get to know your newborn, including how they may look and behave. You will learn about caring for their daily needs and keeping them safe and healthy. This workshop covers health concerns, appearance, feeding cues, bottles/formula, crying/soothing, sleep, bathing, diapering, swaddling and supplies.
Multiple times and locations!
LABORING TOGETHER
This popular class includes a variety of ways to assist birthing people to cope with and find comfort during labor. Many strategies for comfort are discussed and practiced, such as touch/massage, acupressure, breath work, visualization/imagery, optimal fetal positioning, productive positions, professional services, and more! Perfect as a supplementary practice, for first-time parents, seasoned parents, and support persons.
Every month, weekend afternoons
PRENATAL NUTRITION
This one hour, online Prenatal Nutrition Workshop covers nutrition for the pregnant person and the developing baby. It breaks down not only what’s helpful to you and the baby, but why it’s helpful. It also provides guidance for postpartum nutrition: the foods that have dense nutrients to help with healing, and tips to make mealtime postpartum easy for everyone. One purchase allows lifetime access, so you can watch it again and again! Includes sample meals, easy tips, and checklists.
Watch online anytime.
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE
The Introductory Workshop is a fun, hour and a half workshop meant for parents, expecting parents, and your child up to 2 years old to start the journey into sign language. Learn basic signs, and get tips and tricks on how to continue to integrate sign language into your child and your family’s life. Created and taught by Bill White, founder of Happy Baby Sign, who brings years of experience teaching sign language to parents and children.
Save up to 15% with a package!
Our most popular classes, paired with our most popular workshops. Save on both by buying together!
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Our workshops are designed for birthing people and their birth partner.
First time parents will find value in each one of these workshops, learning valuable skills they will be glad they have once baby arrives.
Second+ time parents are encouraged to take workshops to refresh or learn skills!
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Our workshops usually cover two people, so make sure to bring them along!
Most workshops class is hands on. Please wear clothes you can comfortably move around in.
We offer water, tea, and snacks, as well as chilled beverages for purchase in our space. You are also welcome to bring their own snacks and a water bottle.
Overall, bring your positive attitudes and curiosity! We're excited to have you with us.
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We welcome growing families of all sizes! Most workshops are priced as "per couple", or for a pregnant person and their support person. If you would like to sign up as an individual or add an additional person, please contact us! We're happy to help.
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For the health and safety of our students, Brilliant Births requests COVID-19 vaccination. Masks are not required but welcomed, and are provided in-studio.
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We do not offer cancellations, refunds, or exchanges for workshops.
If your chosen date no longer works, please contact us to reschedule. A $10 administrative fee will be charged for rescheduling a class, charged to your card on file. If rescheduling doesn’t work with your needs, you will be issued a credit towards a future class.
We aim to fill our workshops, but if there are less than two sign ups for this workshop, it may be rescheduled or cancelled. If the rescheduled date doesn't work with your needs, you will be issued a code for credit toward a future class. No monetary refunds are given.
In the event of unexpected events (including but not limited to: pandemic, fire, excessively poor air quality, or general safety concerns), the format may change from in-person classes to virtual classes if required by public health guidelines or at Brilliant Birth's discretion. No change in fee will be issued, and no refunds will be given outside of the allotted cancellation policy.
More Information
Asking questions is part of the process.
Feel free to send us an email and we will be sure to answer any questions that you may have!